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  1. #1 Fishing On My Desktop
    97% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2025
    Dev: ColaCatGames
    Windows

    Fishing On My Desktop is an idle fishing game that runs on your desktop as a floating button. The game features a variety of fish, unique rod and bait options, and several interesting NPCs. Come and enjoy the fun of fishing!

    Why similar: Fishing 28.2%, Creature Collector 17.9%, Idler 15.9%, Life Sim 15.6%, Automation 12.2%

  2. #2 Ecosystem
    96% matchMostly Positive77% of 594 reviews2024
    Dev: Tom JohnsonPub: Slug Disco
    Windows

    Create virtual lifeforms whose development is shaped by a deep simulation of evolution. Guide them as they fight, mate, and adapt to the environment you have built. All the creatures in the trailer evolved on their own in the game!

    Why similar: Fishing 18.4%, Colony Sim 17.9%, Artificial Intelligence 14.8%, Life Sim 13%, Automation 10.7%

  3. #3 My Little Life
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 1,052 reviews2025
    Dev: 9FingerGames
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    A relaxing life-sim that lives on the bottom of your screen while you do other things.

    Why similar: Fishing 19.3%, Life Sim 14.8%, Creature Collector 14.7%, Colony Sim 14%, Idler 11.2%

  4. #4 Oceanarium Fishing
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DodoModoPub: RealifyGames
    Windows

    A co-op fishing survival game for up to 4 players. On an island in the middle of the ocean, meet the creature’s daily fish quota—if you don’t make it in time, you lose. Watch out for seagulls stealing your catch, defend it with a scarecrow, and grow stronger through upgrades.

    Why similar: Fishing 31.3%, Creature Collector 16.4%, Life Sim 12.8%, Sandbox 11.2%, Multiplayer 8.3%

  5. #5 Magnet Fishing Simulator
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FreeMind S.A.
    Windows

    Magnet Fishing Simulator is a relaxing and immersive treasure-hunting adventure where you fish for sunken relics with powerful magnets, restore them to glory, and upgrade your gear to unlock deeper, more mysterious waters.

    Why similar: Fishing 28.2%, Sandbox 12.9%, Life Sim 12.7%, Realistic 10.8%, Relaxing 9.1%

  6. #6 Fish Game
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 602 reviews2023
    Dev: A Shell in the Pit Games
    Windows

    Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” freshwater aquarium simulator, lovingly crafted *by* enthusiasts *for* enthusiasts! Featuring fish with personalities and dynamic relationships, water quality modeling, and so much more! Made with support from our friends at Smarter Every Day!

    Why similar: Fishing 18%, Auto Battler 17.2%, Artificial Intelligence 15.9%, Creature Collector 14.5%, Life Sim 12.1%

  7. #7 Angler's World
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hyper Studio
    Windows

    Delve into the relaxing world of fishing with Angler's World, a casual simulator project that lets you recapture some peaceful as well as exciting moments between enjoying your surroundings and noticing the float dip under. Win contests, invest in equipment, discover ever newer fishing challenges.

    Why similar: Fishing 38.6%, Life Sim 21.8%, Sandbox 21.3%, Relaxing 9.6%, Simulation 8.7%

  8. #8 米姆米姆哈
    92% matchMostly Negative28% of 108 reviews2025
    Dev: HappySugarPub: Tianti
    Windows

    《米姆米姆哈》是一款精神超前的生活模拟游戏。在禁止孤单的梦世界,你可以驾驶蒸汽飞屋拜访好朋友们,还可以在米姆的陪伴下畅游各主题浮空岛。在你专属的岛屿,有可爱的米姆帮你种菜生产、陪你采集钓鱼,无限制的装修岛建总有人为你点赞和夸夸,还有热闹的好友party,感受超绝解压的惊喜生活~

    Why similar: Life Sim 21.9%, Creature Collector 20.6%, Fishing 18.6%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Sandbox 7%

  9. #9 Bside 中文版
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kotoko Inc.
    Windows

    Meet your Biibit: your virtual buddy who lives and grows on your desktop. They aren’t here to be controlled, but their autonomous growth might lead you to discover your B side.

    Why similar: Life Sim 23.6%, Sandbox 18%, Idler 16%, Artificial Intelligence 15%, Simulation 11.2%

  10. #10 Bside: Desktop Mate
    90% matchMostly Positive73% of 37 reviews2025
    Dev: BIIBIT
    Windows

    In Bside, you create your original character Biibit, a living virtual buddy who finds a home on your desktop. Each Biibit grows, learns, makes friends, and develop its own unique view of the world. Together, Biibits create a cozy and vibrant world full of life, stories, and connections!

    Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 23%, Life Sim 18.7%, Idler 13.5%, Sandbox 10.8%, Automation 10%

  11. #11 Grocery Simulator
    91% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Roman Savenok
    Windows

    Experience the thrill of managing your own grocery store, from stocking shelves to handling customers, and transforming a small shop into a thriving supermarket. Control prices, Order goods, Hire Staff, Fight with Thieves and much more.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 27.7%, Life Sim 25.9%, Time Management 13.5%, Simulation 13%, Automation 9.6%

  12. #12 We Love Fish Tanks
    89% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Bondio.li
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    We Love Fish Tanks is a cozy aquarium builder. Kick back & relax, buy, breed, & sell fish (or fish-like things), and decorate your tank exactly how you'd like!

    Why similar: Fishing 25.9%, Creature Collector 25.6%, Idler 17.3%, Sandbox 16.4%, Relaxing 9.1%

  13. #13 Little Retreat
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Blossom Seeker
    Windows

    Little Retreat is your personal cozy productivity game. Set timers for real-life tasks and unlock items to decorate wholesome rooms inspired by places and legends from Southern Germany. Little Retreat blends entertainment with self-motivation, rewarding you for making the most of your time!

    Why similar: Life Sim 19.5%, Creature Collector 18.4%, Sandbox 14.3%, Idler 13.9%, Time Management 11%

  14. #14 Slothtopia
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Matthew SchubertPub: Slothtopia LLC
    Windows

    Slothtopia is a family-friendly charming life simulator game where you can fish, farm, build relationships, and even catch monsters as an adorable, hard working sloth. Explore the tropical island and its surrounding sea as you get lost in the adventure of Slothtopia!

    Why similar: Fishing 22.1%, Creature Collector 18.7%, Life Sim 18.2%, Artificial Intelligence 16.4%, Relaxing 8.3%

  15. #15 My Fish Friend
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Your Future Heroes LLC
    Windows

    A gentle, interactive aquarium experience for young children and fish lovers. Watch, feed, and play with beautiful fish in a peaceful underwater world — no timers, no losing, just endless calm and discovery.

    Why similar: Life Sim 23%, Creature Collector 21.5%, Fishing 15.9%, Idler 13%, Simulation 11.3%

  16. #16 Weyrdlets 2.0 : Desktop Pets
    86% matchMostly Positive76% of 317 reviews2024
    Dev: Weyrdworks
    Windows · Mac

    Work with your pet on the desktop, play with your friends in-game! Weyrdlets is a desktop pet game that blends productivity and play! Customize your pets and homes, hang out with friends, enjoy minigames, and let your pets keep you company on your desktop while you work or study through the day!

    Why similar: Fishing 22.7%, Creature Collector 16.5%, Life Sim 15.1%, Idler 13%, Relaxing 8.4%

  17. #17 Pacifish: Recast
    86% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
    Dev: Conifer Studios
    Windows

    Pacifish: Recast is an incremental fishing management game with several mechanics to interact with and improve. It can be played both idly, or more actively to progress faster.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 38.9%, Fishing 37.4%, Idler 23.7%

  18. #18 Aquascapers
    85% matchMostly Positive73% of 86 reviews2024
    Dev: Bewolba Studios
    Windows

    Bring Nature Home! Experience Aquascapers, a single-player and co-op aquascaping simulation that invites you and friends to discover and gather various ornamental resources for your aquascaping projects. Enhance your business and dominate the market!

    Why similar: Life Sim 26.5%, Sandbox 18.5%, Realistic 12.6%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Simulation 9%

  19. #19 Aquarist
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 1,085 reviews2024
    Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A relaxing sandbox casual simulation game where you perform various, even strange, aquarium-related tasks on very diverse levels. As an Aquarist you must create and manage a home to amazing fish🐟, sea turtles🐢, sharks🦈, octopuses🐙, and more🐬. Aquarium is their world and life. Make it worth...

    Why similar: Fishing 25.6%, Creature Collector 15.7%, Life Sim 14%, Sandbox 12.7%, Idler 10.3%

  20. #20 Monster Mart
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Little Frog Games
    Windows

    Welcome to your cozy Monster Mart!Catch adorable monsters, care for their every need, and evolve them into rare companions — or sell them to eager customers. Decorate your shop, manage prices, and navigate the charming chaos of capitalism in a warm, slow-paced life sim full of personality.

    Why similar: Creature Collector 24.1%, Life Sim 23.1%, Artificial Intelligence 18.9%, Relaxing 8.2%, Simulation 7.5%

  21. #21 ARC Aquarium
    81% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
    Dev: ACA Games
    Windows

    Build and manage your own aquarium by collecting fish, earning money, and unlocking decorations. Feed your fish, clean the tank, and enjoy relaxing idle progression in this cozy 2D aquarium simulation.

    Why similar: Fishing 24.4%, Life Sim 18.3%, Idler 14%, Sandbox 11.2%, Time Management 11.1%

  22. #22 Florist Business Simulator
    82% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Bewolba Studios
    Windows

    Bring flowers from nature to venues in Florist Business Simulator. Develop your business by gathering flowers, making stunning arrangements, and decorating venues to delight your customers with beautiful spaces.

    Why similar: Life Sim 27%, Sandbox 19.1%, Realistic 13.2%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Relaxing 9.4%

  23. #23 C.A.S.H. - Commerce And Stealthy Heists
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Minds2Bros
    Windows

    Run a thriving shop by day—plan daring co-op heists by night. C.A.S.H. fuses business-management strategy with tense stealth action in a living city that never sleeps.

    Why similar: Life Sim 21.2%, Idler 12.4%, Realistic 11.8%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Relaxing 10.9%

  24. #24 Carp Fishing Simulator
    83% matchMixed60% of 228 reviews2021
    Dev: Dangerous Derk Interactive
    Windows

    Carp Fishing Simulator aims to be the most advanced, authentic fishing experience on the market.

    Why similar: Fishing 33.2%, Sandbox 13.6%, Relaxing 10.6%, Realistic 10%, Multiplayer 8.8%

  25. #25 Little Lures
    80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Panda Blade Software
    Windows

    A casual idle fishing sim that sits quietly at the bottom of your screen while you do other tasks.

    Why similar: Fishing 34%, Idler 20.9%, Life Sim 19.7%, Automation 18.2%, Simulation 7.3%

  26. #26 AI Society
    79% match6 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: b8ve
    Windows

    Build a society powered by AI characters. Give your townsfolk unique personalities, hobbies, and traits; then step back and watch them work, argue, form friendships, and fight on their own. Runs 100% locally on your machine.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 25.6%, Life Sim 20.7%, Sandbox 13.8%, Idler 12%, Artificial Intelligence 11.6%

  27. #27 Neofold
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ChromaTactic
    Windows

    The idle creature-collector where each pet is uniquely yours, generated live by your GPU. Discover endless weirdos, adopt the ones you love, and grow a living sanctuary of species that exist only on your desktop.

    Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 28.7%, Creature Collector 22.8%, Idler 15.1%, Sandbox 12.7%, Life Sim 8%

  28. #28 Farm Together 2
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 5,123 reviews2025
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 27.5 hrsMean: 110.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in the long awaited sequel to the cozy, relaxing farming experience!

    Why similar: Fishing 22.8%, Life Sim 16.8%, Sandbox 12.8%, Time Management 10.1%, Family Friendly 8.6%

  29. #29 BugLab Simulator
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: ElykraGames
    Windows

    Manage terrariums, breed insects, produce resources, and expand your lab into a thriving ecosystem. BugLab blends automation, strategy, and simulation with ever-growing systems.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 23.6%, Life Sim 19.4%, Creature Collector 18%, Sandbox 14.4%, Idler 13.4%

  30. #30 Laptop Tycoon
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 409 reviews2021
    Dev: Roastery Games
    Windows

    Welcome to Laptop Tycoon!Compete with the tech giants! You will have the opportunity to show your skills in business management. Start your own laptop company! Choose and hire the best people for your company, buy and upgrade your own office and start building your dream laptop.

    Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 26.8%, Life Sim 21.5%, Idler 13.8%, Realistic 13.2%, Sandbox 13%

  31. #31 Idle Aquarium
    78% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Triple Tails Software
    Windows

    A game that let enjoy fish keeping and decorating your aquarium while doing your work

    Why similar: Life Sim 20.5%, Sandbox 15.7%, Creature Collector 15.3%, Idler 14.2%, Fishing 13.5%

  32. #32 ANLIFE: Motion-Learning Life Evolution
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2026
    Dev: Attructure Inc.
    Windows

    A relaxing evolution simulation where AI-driven block creatures move in unexpected ways. There are no complex ecosystems—just pure movement learning through a physics engine. Watch as these creatures scurry, stumble, and evolve in their own unique, unpredictable ways.

    Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 22.2%, Colony Sim 19.5%, Idler 14%, Sandbox 13.2%, Life Sim 12.7%

  33. #33 Fish and Chill
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Martin Danihel
    Windows

    A cozy idle fishing game where your fisherman catches fish automatically while you relax. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and enjoy the calming sea in a transparent, borderless overlay that floats on any desktop.

    Why similar: Fishing 26.8%, Life Sim 16.6%, Idler 14.9%, Sandbox 14.1%, Automation 14.1%

  34. #34 Primal Repairs
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GameCompany
    Windows

    Primal Repairs is a humorous Stone Age handyman simulator. Fix dino-powered gadgets, help cavemen with absurd tasks, and use your loyal Velly as the ultimate multi-tool in an open prehistoric world.

    Why similar: Life Sim 25.1%, Creature Collector 22%, Sandbox 19.2%, Simulation 12.4%, Realistic 10%

  35. #35 Squirrel Idle Tycoon
    74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Drunk Yeti
    Windows

    Squirrel Idle Tycoon is a cozy, addictive idle game where you grow a squirrel-powered ice and water business into a thriving empire. Gather resources, hire hardworking squirrels, unlock powerful upgrades, and earn passive income even while you’re offline.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 35.7%, Colony Sim 27.3%, Idler 21.5%, Sandbox 15.6%

  36. #36 LurkBait Twitch Fishing
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 547 reviews2024
    Dev: BLAMCAM Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 75.2 hrsMean: 263.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A Twitch powered interactive cozy fishing idle game. Add as an overlay for your stream and let your viewers fish with commands, points, bits or subs. Reel in the lurkers and boost viewer engagement passively with a fun interactive game that runs itself while you focus on your content.

    Why similar: Fishing 31.9%, Creature Collector 24.8%, Idler 14.3%, Automation 10.3%, Simulation 8.7%

  37. #37 Desktop Fishing
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 325 reviews2025
    Dev: Ostend Games
    Windows

    Desktop Fishing is a cozy idle game that sits in the corner of your screen. Go about your usual desk work (or don't) while your frog buddy catches fish, discovers new outfits, and unlocks fishing spots.

    Why similar: Fishing 36.3%, Idler 19.4%, Creature Collector 19.3%, Relaxing 10.7%, Simulation 7.1%

  38. #38 Ovivim pra Sua Stream
    76% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2023
    Dev: Virgula LealPub: Jogo Joia
    Windows

    Ovivim é um bichinho virtual para streamers que vive em lives da Twitch por livre e espontânea vontade. Essas criaturinhas possuem muitas formas diferentes, e como elas crescem depende de como você cuida delas.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 21%, Fishing 21%, Creature Collector 19.1%, Life Sim 16.3%, Idler 13.5%

  39. #39 Fisher Man
    73% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2025
    Dev: jiholee1210
    Windows

    FISHER MAN is a relaxing fishing simulation game. Explore a peaceful world, catch unique fish, and complete quests to unlock new content. Build your collection and enjoy the calm rhythm of fishing at your own pace.

    Why similar: Fishing 43.7%, Creature Collector 22.8%, Simulation 11.5%, Life Sim 11.2%, Relaxing 6.3%

  40. #40 Growth
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Growth Studio
    Windows

    After a long escape with your dog from past natural disasters in your hometown, you find a place that resembles an old village. Night is falling, so the player has decided to sleep near an old house he found.

    Why similar: Life Sim 19.6%, Fishing 18.5%, Creature Collector 18.4%, Automation 13.9%, Sandbox 10.6%

  41. #41 My Retail Store
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: True Seria
    Windows

    Ever wanted to run your retail store? Now you can! You play the role of an Artist who inherited a retail store. It is now your job to manage and handle day to day business of your store while pursuing your hobby of painting.

    Why similar: Life Sim 27.2%, Sandbox 18.7%, Time Management 14.4%, Realistic 11.5%, Simulation 9.5%

  42. #42 Fantasy Gardens
    74% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
    Dev: Catcher Game
    Windows

    This is a relaxed plant simulation game. The adjustment parameters can simulate the ever-changing plant growth state. Players can design their fantasy gardens with imagination and creativity.

    Why similar: Life Sim 26.8%, Sandbox 21.1%, Simulation 14.4%, Realistic 11.4%, Automation 8.1%

  43. #43 Aquarium Land
    71% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2024
    Dev: Homa GamesPub: QubicGames
    Windows

    Dive into the water and explore lands full of amazing animals that you can catch and sell in your very own shop! Become the best fish tycoon, let the tides lead you and rule your tile aquarium!

    Why similar: Fishing 38.9%, Creature Collector 22.9%, Simulation 12.1%, Relaxing 7%, Family Friendly 6.8%

  44. #44 Kernelbay
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nexent Games
    Windows

    A cozy idle fishing game that lives on your desktop. Explore handcrafted islands, unlock new species, upgrade gear and customize each island’s look as you uncover the stories hidden beneath the waves while your fisher works quietly in the background.

    Why similar: Fishing 32.7%, Creature Collector 20.6%, Idler 18.1%, Automation 12.5%, Relaxing 11.3%

  45. #45 PomoFish
    72% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Graeme NorrisPub: FlowState Studios
    Windows

    Are you ready to level up your productivity? PomoFish is a game that merges fishing and the Pomodoro studying technique! Work hard while Joe catches fish for you! Sell your fish to level up your skills and buy items.

    Why similar: Fishing 36.4%, Idler 22.4%, Time Management 16.8%, Creature Collector 13.6%, 3D 5.6%

  46. #46 Paws & Circuits: Reboot Earth
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Flame Lashes
    Windows

    A cozy explovival game where you play a wounded raccoon and his helper drone, cleaning a polluted 4×4 km island, recycling trash, gathering plants and surviving weather, seasons and hunger while slowly rebooting nature.

    Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 23.4%, Sandbox 19.7%, Automation 18.6%, Relaxing 14.2%, Realistic 9.4%

  47. #47 Food Processing Simulator
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 248 reviews2025
    Dev: Bewolba Studios
    Windows

    Build and manage your own food processing factory. Automate production with machines, work together with skilled employees to keep operations running smoothly, expand your facility, and keep inventory under control as you grow from a small workshop into a large scale production facility.

    Why similar: Life Sim 21.3%, Automation 17.3%, Sandbox 14.9%, Time Management 11.7%, Artificial Intelligence 10.7%

  48. #48 Campfire Cozy Friends
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Campfire
    Windows

    Campfire is a new & different type of cozy game, built around a cast of colorful AI characters who you can talk to about... anything! With a completely open ended dialog experience, players can sculpt the story & gameplay in unique ways!

    Why similar: Life Sim 24%, Artificial Intelligence 23%, Sandbox 12.5%, Relaxing 12.1%, Family Friendly 8.8%

  49. #49 Desktop Clicker
    70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Desktop Labs
    Windows

    Desktop Clicker is an idle clicker game that runs in a small window, letting you click monsters while working or gaming. Battle 90+ unique pixel creatures, upgrade passive damage, and unlock powerful prestige rewards. Enjoy incremental progression without interrupting your workflow!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 30.4%, Creature Collector 22.7%, Idler 16.6%, Sandbox 15.1%, Automation 8.8%

  50. #50 Heartopia
    67% matchMixed68% of 12,147 reviews2026
    Dev: XD
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Welcome to Heartopia, a multiplayer life simulation game crafted for creativity, freedom, and peace. Build your dream home, explore a wide range of hobbies, and forge warm connections with friends in a town full of endless possibilities.

    Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 39.3%, Life Sim 28.9%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Relaxing 9.6%, Realistic 5.6%

  51. #51 On-Together: Virtual Co-Working
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,072 reviews2026
    Dev: GigaPuffPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Virtual co-working with friends or strangers all over the world! Digital pals hang out at the bottom of the screen while you work, study, and get stuff done. Includes productivity tools, hangout spots, breaktime games, and more!

    Why similar: Fishing 24.5%, Life Sim 18.1%, Creature Collector 18%, Relaxing 8.5%, Family Friendly 8%

  52. #52 Happy Fisherman
    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: HOU JIA WEN
    Windows

    This is a fishing, fish farming casual game. Experience the fun of fishing in the game, earn gold to build a beautiful fish tank.

    Why similar: Fishing 33.1%, Life Sim 31%, Idler 18.1%, Relaxing 17.9%

  53. #53 Failure simulator
    71% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: XXaLoserXX
    Windows

    Waste time like in real life, do absolutely nothing watch your screen while you wonder were did things go wrong in your life. A simulation game that you do nothing just look at your screen. A complete waste of time and money.

    Why similar: Life Sim 32.8%, Idler 27.7%, Relaxing 14.9%, Realistic 12.4%, Simulation 12.3%

  54. #54 Desktop Pet
    68% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2023
    Dev: RPGames
    Windows

    Desktop Pet is a life simulation game where you can take care of cute creatures while working or playing on your computer. Stream, write documents, play games, watch videos, all together with your little companion.

    Why similar: Life Sim 33.4%, Creature Collector 24.5%, Idler 18.6%, Relaxing 9.1%, Simulation 9%

  55. #55 Fishing for a Living
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lean Warehouse
    Windows

    Step into the shoes of the family's breadwinner, mastering the art of fishing, and exchange your catch for essential groceries. Strategically navigate challenges to ensure the well-being of your loved ones is fully met.

    Why similar: Fishing 40.6%, Life Sim 18.5%, Relaxing 12.1%, Realistic 10.2%, Simulation 8.8%

  56. #56 Sleep Simulator
    67% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Jan Švec
    Windows

    Welcome to the world of "Sleep Simulator," where you will immerse yourself in the fascinating and hyper-realistic world of sleep.

    Why similar: Life Sim 33.6%, Idler 22.7%, Realistic 17.9%, Simulation 16.3%, Relaxing 9.5%

  57. #57 Ant Farm Simulator
    68% matchMixed46% of 25 reviews2024
    Dev: Smirna Simulator Games
    Windows

    Ant farm (formicarium) with a colony of ants. Ants have artificial intelligence that mimics the full life cycle, behavior, nature and physics of real insects.

    Why similar: Life Sim 22.4%, Colony Sim 21.8%, Sandbox 18.6%, Simulation 12.8%, Artificial Intelligence 12.6%

  58. #58 卡皮巴拉的幸福时光 Capybara's Happytime
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: dragon ranger studio
    Windows

    Build Your Dream Resort with Furry Friends! Team up with adorable animal buddies to create a one-of-a-kind vacation paradise! Attract all kinds of capybaras to chill, expand your resort, and grow it into a thriving empire.

    Why similar: Life Sim 26.5%, Creature Collector 23%, Idler 18.6%, Time Management 15%, Simulation 9.3%

  59. #59 CAI UWE
    65% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2026
    Dev: scratch your own itch Labs
    Windows

    Experience CAI UWE: Your AI companion in Unreal Engine 5 graphics. Chat in real-time with a Metahuman that responds without scripts. The perfect "Idler" for your second monitor — connected with Twitch, YouTube & Discord. A next-generation experimental tech demo.

    Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 38.2%, Life Sim 24.3%, Idler 14.9%, Simulation 9.8%, Realistic 6.5%

  60. #60 Fishing Corner
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Happyland Games
    Windows

    Turn the bottom of your screen into a relaxing escape. This cozy idle companion lets you catch hundreds of unique fish, discover charming locations, and uncover island secrets. All while you work, watch, or play.

    Why similar: Fishing 28.5%, Creature Collector 17.8%, Idler 14.6%, Life Sim 11.1%, Automation 10.4%

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